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Changes in the Ransomware Threat to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

While the report found that attacks were down in 2022, ransomware targets still reported very large number of attacks compared to levels in 2018, 2019 and 2020. And with local governments usually dealing with limited resources, they’re often considered low-hanging fruit when it comes to cyberattacks.

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A government shutdown would threaten air travel and safety

Partnership for Public Service

As the holiday season begins, the government is at risk of shutting its doors unless Congress passes necessary spending measures or another continuing resolution by Nov. Air travel during the 2018-19 shutdown In response to the five-week partial government shutdown in 2018-2019, significant numbers of TSA agents routinely called out  of work.

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Shutdowns and continuing resolutions aren’t the answer of effective government

Partnership for Public Service

Now that Congress is back from August recess, it is racing around the clock to fund the federal government for the next fiscal year, which starts on Oct. When annual funding bills aren’t passed through the appropriations process, the government shuts down. 30 to keep the government funded and fully open for business.

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Why another shutdown would be bad for the U.S. military

Partnership for Public Service

Despite the recent passage of stopgap funding to keep the federal government open, Congress is once again running down the clock on another potential shutdown that would furlough nearly 1.5 Service members stand to lose If a government shutdown is not avoided, it will be the fourth to occur within the last decade. 22, 2018, until Jan.

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4 tips to stay resilient during a government shutdown

Partnership for Public Service

During the 35-day government shutdown in 2018-2019, the Partnership hosted a Facebook Live with Virginia Hill , a senior executive coach and facilitator at the Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Institute , and Mika Cross, a strategic advisor to federal leaders on employee engagement.

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Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading

Open Access Government - Technology News

According to data from the UK Government, in 2021/22, only 53.4% In 2019/20, the overwhelming majority (84.9%) of all learners starting an apprenticeship were white; this was even with a 12.3% increase from 2018/19. In 2019, only 16% were female employees. In 2021/22, only 53.4% of all apprenticeships were completed.

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A debt limit breach and a government shutdown: Different crises but a terrible way to do business

Partnership for Public Service

Conversations about this looming crisis—known as a debt limit breach—may bring to mind another dire and perhaps more well-known situation: a partial or full government shutdown. disrupt critical federal services, undermine public trust in government, and make it harder for our government to respond to threats and keep us safe.